SDF-20TM (Turbine
Mount) is a
unit designed to fit the base assembly of any 12” wind turbine. Ease of
installation is of course the great benefit of this product,
utilizing an existing penetration into the home without disrupting the
existing seal.
Good
sun exposure, preferably a south-southwest afternoon exposure for
optimum fan operation, but because the PV Panel orientation is
horizontal in this installation it is not 100% necessary. What is
essential is proper elevation of the fan in relation to the
ridgeline of the home (see diagram). If the PV panel is allowed to fall
into the shadow under the ridgeline it can hinder generating
power, at the precise time we’d like to see it operating at it’s
strongest
Turbine Mount
Installations:
The
primary reasons to buy this product are: ease of installation, less
concern with H.O.A.’s and of course decreasing the potential
problems involved with putting a new hole in the roof. Our Turbine
Retrofit will allow us to use any existing hole if that’s what the
customer prefers. Our PV Panel is bedded in Tempered safety glass,
making it one of the most efficient panels in the world when it
comes to light sensitivity. It’s horizontal orientation will insure a
very positive performance of the fan through out the whole day
PROVIDED it’s not asked to operate out of the shadows as shown in Fig
A, . Figure B. shows the PV Panel slightly elevated above the
ridgeline. This installation will allow for optimum performance by the
fan.
- 20 watt,
state-of-the-art solar panel circuitry captures sunlight even on
overcast days. Totally weatherproof panels designed for optimum
efficiency constructed of tempered glass to resist hail and extreme
weather conditions.
- Dome and Base
molded with UV-stabilized ABS color-dyed plastic to prevent damage from
sunlight and provide greater stability. Low profile, square design
integrates well with shingles.
- Hurricane rated
to 140 mph winds.
- Quality hardware
used throughout. 16AWG stainless steel brackets and bolt, nuts and
self-tapping screws for stability and long life.
- Whisper-quiet,
direct current, variable voltage, sealed ball bearing and hardened
shaft motor with steel motor housing dynamically balanced for superior
performance.
- Specially
designed one piece, 12” aluminum 5 blade fan pitched for maximum air
flow. Operates quietly with no harmonic noise.
- Heavy gauge,
stainless steel bird and rodent screen with 1/8” openings provides
maximum protection from insects and animals without impeding air flow.
- One unit
ventilates attic spaces up to 1800 sq ft
- 5 year limited
defective parts warranty
Benefits of a Solar
Powered Super Cyclone
All attic ventilators, powered or solar vent out the hot air built up
within the attic, but a solar unit offers additional benefits not
possible with a powered product. Because a Solar Dynamics PAV turns on
at dawn, it goes to work immediately, first to eliminate the moisture
that has built up from the cool overnight air, and second, to prevent
heat build up before it has a chance to build up to the point of
convection. A standard PAV has to reach a high temperature before the
thermostat kicks in and tells it to start working. By this time the
moisture has already worked its way into the insulation and the walls,
doing its damage. Because it has to play “catch-up” the PAV is already
starting out at a disadvantage and must run all day. Driven off AC
power, a PAV can be noisy emitting “harmonic noise”, and although it is
possible to override the thermostat and let it run, the motor is not
designed to handle this constant demand.
